Erythema infectiosum
Definition: A self-limited viral infectious disorder caused by the human parvovirus B19. It affects predominantly children and is characterized by the development of a bright red skin eruption in the cheeks. It is followed by a maculopapular skin eruption in the extremities which eventually fades into a lacey pattern.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): Parvovirus B19 infection, parvovirus B-19 infection
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